Oxfordshire Project Management Skills Bootcamp

We’re thrilled to partner with Enterprise Oxfordshire to deliver this Department for Education funded, Project Management Skills Bootcamp course. If you live in Oxfordshire and are working, self-employed, or currently job-hunting, this programme offers a valuable opportunity to develop hands-on project management abilities that boost productivity and drive results in any organisation.

Act quickly though! Our next fully-funded (FREE) courses for qualifying participants begin in September (course dates coming soon!). Keep reading for full details and be the first to register your interest using the form below.

Duration: 60 hour course over 10 weeks Course Fee Information

Course Overview

Ready to strengthen your abilities in leading projects, managing teams, or expanding your business? The Oxfordshire Project Management Skills Bootcamp provides engaging, hands-on training for Oxfordshire residents seeking new career directions or refining their professional skill set. This funded course builds your core project delivery expertise and shares tried-and-tested methods for staying organised and achieving objectives. You’ll also have the chance to work towards the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ), boosting your qualifications and making you more attractive to employers.

Duration:	60 hour course over 10 weeks
Timings:	Takes place one day a week, 9:30am to 4pm, over a 10-week period, with regular breaks and a set time for lunch.
Study Modes:	Interactive online group classes that blend professional coaching with practical, collaborative exercises
Qualifications and Level:	Achieve the well-respected APM Project Management Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ), along with a completion certificate issued by Fareport Training and Enterprise Oxfordshire.
Entry requirements:	To join, you must be at least 19 years old by 31st August 2025 and live in Oxfordshire. This programme welcomes a diverse range of people – whether employed, self-employed, running your own business, freelancing, or currently unemployed. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and have lived here continuously for the last three years. We’re seeking motivated individuals eager to enhance their project management skills. During the Bootcamp, you’ll learn the core concepts and frameworks that form the basis of the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ), and prepare to take the one-hour certification exam. You’ll receive expert-led teaching, tailored coaching, and continuous support to assist you throughout your learning journey.
Cost:	If you live in Oxfordshire and work as a sole trader, freelancer, or run a business without staff - or if you’re currently unemployed, you may be eligible for full course funding from the Department for Education (DfE). For small to medium-sized businesses (1–250 employees), employers contribute just 10%, with the DfE covering the rest. Larger organisations with over 250 employees are responsible for 30% of the course cost, while the DfE funds the remaining 70%. Please note that access to this funding is subject to meeting all eligibility criteria.
Who is this aimed at?	If you reside in Oxfordshire and want to enhance your project management skills, this course is designed for you. Whether you’re employed, self-employed, changing career paths, or seeking employment, this programme supports your development. You’ll gain both the essential theory and practical experience required to manage projects successfully and advance your career.

Course Date	Information

Week 1: Project Management Basics & Project Initiation You will explore the fundamentals of project management, including methodologies, frameworks, and the impact of different operating environments. This module sets the foundational knowledge you need to manage projects effectively.
Week 2: Roles And Responsibilities & Project Planning We delve into the various roles within a project team and understand the critical responsibilities of each role. You will also learn essential project planning techniques, including setting timelines and allocating tasks.
Week 3: Project Execution Learn how to integrate projects within the broader context of your organisation. This module focuses on aligning project objectives with corporate goals and adapting management strategies to suit your workplace dynamics.
Week 4: Project Closure & Quality Management We cover how to accurately define and manage the scope of your projects, ensuring they stay within predefined boundaries. You’ll also explore strategies for effective resource allocation to meet project objectives.
Week 5: Leadership, Communication & Teamwork Within Project Management You will gain insights into identifying, assessing, and managing risks, maintaining the quality of projects, and the role of leadership in guiding projects towards success.
Week 6: Additional Project Management Soft Skills & Mock Exam We focus on applying the project management principles you’ve learned in a real workplace setting. This module teaches techniques for effectively implementing project plans. Time is also given for learners to complete their first mock PFQ exam in preparation for the actual PFQ exam in Week 10.
Week 7: Agile Project Management + Digital Tools & Fundamental Exam Module 7 enhances your problem-solving and decision-making skills, tailored to project management scenarios. You’ll learn negotiation techniques that are effective within and outside the project team, plus take a Digital Tools & Fundamentals exam.
Week 8: Applying Projects In The Workplace This module addresses strategies for managing interpersonal conflicts in projects and explores opportunities for personal development to enhance your project management career.
Week 9: Presentation Skills & Mock Exam We focus on improving presentation skills in relation to project management scenarios. Further time is given for learners to take another mock PFQ exam, so they are ready for the real PFQ exam in Week 10.
Week 10: Revision & PFQ Exam We consolidate your learning with a comprehensive revision session on project management fundamentals. This is followed by the actual PFQ exam which assesses your understanding of the content covered throughout the course.

Over the course of 10 weeks, our Oxfordshire Project Management Skills Bootcamp will strengthen your confidence and skills in managing real projects. Following a clear, stepwise approach, you’ll learn key techniques, tools, and strategies to deliver projects on time and successfully.

But don’t just take our word for it! Here are some highlights past participants have found especially useful:

• Creating detailed Project Initiation Documents (PIDs)
• Applying RAID logs and RACI charts for improved clarity and control
• Setting quality benchmarks and performing effective audits
• Clearly defining scope and managing tolerances to avoid scope creep
• Identifying and prioritising risks and issues for proactive management
• Applying strong change control procedures
• Enhancing stakeholder communication and engagement
• Understanding reporting lines within governance frameworks

How can our Project Management Skills Bootcamp support your team or business?

Finance Teams
Project management approaches enable finance professionals to add structure to budgeting, streamline reporting, and oversee cross-department initiatives more effectively. By using planning and risk management techniques, finance teams can enhance accuracy, meet deadlines, and strengthen financial governance.

Human Resources
HR departments manage many people-centric projects, from onboarding to training sessions. Equipped with the right project management tools, they can better coordinate schedules, engage stakeholders, and ensure compliance. This Bootcamp empowers HR staff to handle multiple projects with confidence and consistency.

Operations Teams
Consistency and efficiency drive operations success. This training provides methods for designing better workflows, allocating resources efficiently, and fostering smoother inter-departmental collaboration. Operations teams will be prepared to lead process improvements, optimise supply chains, and manage service delivery effectively.

IT Departments
IT teams handle complex projects such as system implementations and cybersecurity upgrades. This course offers practical strategies to manage risks, maintain schedules, and keep stakeholders informed, ensuring projects run smoothly from start to finish.

Sales Teams
Success in sales often depends on planning campaigns, launching products, or entering new markets without disruption. Learning to treat sales initiatives like projects helps your team become more agile, responsible, and collaborative, especially alongside marketing and operations.

Small Business Owners
For small business owners, effective project management can transform growth. This Bootcamp provides simple, actionable tools to manage expansion plans, launch new products, and balance everyday tasks with long-term goals. With improved control and structure, you’ll make smarter decisions and drive lasting success.

Mary Omodugba

Trainer

MSC Human Resources Management, BSC Law, PRINCE2 Certification

Mary is a project management professional with experience in sectors such as finance, technology, early careers, and L&D.

She has delivered successful projects and programs of various scales, leading teams internationally whilst using innovative concepts and approaches.

She is passionate about development, sharing her project management experience and equipping people with the confidence to learn new skills.

She looks forward to working with you.

Lois Omorayewa

Trainer

Lois is an experienced Project Manager and certified Scrum Master with over six years of successfully delivering cross-functional digital, infrastructure, and transformation projects across both public and private sectors. She brings a strong background in Agile and Waterfall methodologies, stakeholder management, and change delivery.

As a Project Management Trainer, Lois combines her practical delivery expertise with a passion for developing others. She creates engaging, real-world learning experiences that help learners build confidence, master PM tools, and apply structured approaches to complex challenges. Known for her clarity, energy, and supportive teaching style, Lois is committed to equipping future project professionals with the skills they need to thrive.

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Why choose to learn with Fareport Training?

Fareport Training was established in 1981 in order to offer young people a route into work through work based training. In 2014 the business was purchased with support from entrepreneur Theo Paphitis by Natalie Cahill and Marinos Paphitis. Since then we have been building on Fareport’s excellent reputation for high quality training, delivering apprenticeships, HTQ’s and Skills Bootcamps across England. We are proud to offer:

Expert-Led Instruction: Gain insights from industry leaders and seasoned professionals.
Cutting-Edge Curriculum: Stay ahead with the latest trends, tools, and techniques.
Flexible Learning Options: Balance your education with your professional and personal life.

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Project Management Skills Bootcamp - Hampshire

Thank you to the team at Fareport for their support, especially to the trainers who were amazing and highly knowledgeable!

Project Management Skills Bootcamp - Hampshire

I have been able to structure the research I have been doing into a tangible project. I have learnt new methodologies and ways of presenting data. I can apply for roles which previously alluded me.

Lou Harris

Project Management Skills Bootcamp - Hampshire

This course has been exceptional. It wasn’t just about learning a new skill, but also becoming a better person. The 10-week experience has been fantastic, and I’m looking forward to applying the skills and techniques learned.

Doug Frampton

Hampshire Project Management Skills Bootcamp

More confident in starting out a project, because I have acquired the fundamentals of project management and aspiring to gain more knowledge along the way, to further enhance my skills.

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Project Management Skills Bootcamp - Hampshire

Very pleased and lucky I found – and signed up for – the course. It’s given me the foundations to move forward with my business in a more strategic direction. Would highly recommend to any business owner.

Project Management Skills Bootcamp - Hampshire

Started the course with an empty head regarding project management, now it is full of useful information and great knowledge that has been given by a master in the subject.